NASM CPT7 Exam: Questions With Logical
Answers
Which is a primary adaptation of the Stabilization Endurance phase?
Correct Answer - Postural alignment
Which of the following is not a purpose of an effective cool-down?
Correct Answer - Increase breathing rate
If a client performs a stabilization workout on Monday, a power
workout on Wednesday, and an SAQ sports workout on Saturday,
what kind of periodization is being used for their mesocycle?
Correct Answer - Undulating
What two activities are part of a client's warm-up? Correct
Answer - Flexibility and cardio
Which component of an OPT workout is intended to help preserve
client autonomy? Correct Answer - Client's choice
Which of the following is an optional component of an OPT workout
and is based on client goals and fitness levels? Correct Answer -
Skill development
Squat, push, pull, press, hip hinge, and multiplanar movement are all
known as what? Correct Answer - Movement patterns
Your client has shown great improvements in their mobility and
flexibility. Following the OPT model, what phase would you
recommend next? Correct Answer - Phase 2
What can Phase 1 of the OPT model best be described as? Correct
Answer - Mastering basic movement patterns
, According to the "iceberg effect," which of the following training
adaptations are considered "surface level"? Correct Answer -
Endurance
What is an appropriate tempo for Phase 1 of the OPT model?
Correct Answer - 4-2-1-1
What is the primary goal of repeating flexibility training during a
cool-down? Correct Answer - Restore optimal length-tension
relationships
What is defined as the level of commitment to a behavior or plan of
action? Correct Answer - Adherence
The hip hinge is an important fundamental movement. During a hip
hinge, what movements are occurring? Correct Answer -
Flexion and extension
What is the primary adaptation for the Muscular Development
phase of the OPT model? Correct Answer - Hypertrophy
Which of the following is a characteristic of undulating
periodization? Correct Answer - Changing acute variables on a
weekly basis
What phase of the OPT model does the adaptation "muscular
strength and hypertrophy" fall into? Correct Answer -
Muscular Development
What is defined as the specific outline created by a fitness
professional that details the form of training, length of time, and
specific exercises to be performed? Correct Answer - Training
plan
Answers
Which is a primary adaptation of the Stabilization Endurance phase?
Correct Answer - Postural alignment
Which of the following is not a purpose of an effective cool-down?
Correct Answer - Increase breathing rate
If a client performs a stabilization workout on Monday, a power
workout on Wednesday, and an SAQ sports workout on Saturday,
what kind of periodization is being used for their mesocycle?
Correct Answer - Undulating
What two activities are part of a client's warm-up? Correct
Answer - Flexibility and cardio
Which component of an OPT workout is intended to help preserve
client autonomy? Correct Answer - Client's choice
Which of the following is an optional component of an OPT workout
and is based on client goals and fitness levels? Correct Answer -
Skill development
Squat, push, pull, press, hip hinge, and multiplanar movement are all
known as what? Correct Answer - Movement patterns
Your client has shown great improvements in their mobility and
flexibility. Following the OPT model, what phase would you
recommend next? Correct Answer - Phase 2
What can Phase 1 of the OPT model best be described as? Correct
Answer - Mastering basic movement patterns
, According to the "iceberg effect," which of the following training
adaptations are considered "surface level"? Correct Answer -
Endurance
What is an appropriate tempo for Phase 1 of the OPT model?
Correct Answer - 4-2-1-1
What is the primary goal of repeating flexibility training during a
cool-down? Correct Answer - Restore optimal length-tension
relationships
What is defined as the level of commitment to a behavior or plan of
action? Correct Answer - Adherence
The hip hinge is an important fundamental movement. During a hip
hinge, what movements are occurring? Correct Answer -
Flexion and extension
What is the primary adaptation for the Muscular Development
phase of the OPT model? Correct Answer - Hypertrophy
Which of the following is a characteristic of undulating
periodization? Correct Answer - Changing acute variables on a
weekly basis
What phase of the OPT model does the adaptation "muscular
strength and hypertrophy" fall into? Correct Answer -
Muscular Development
What is defined as the specific outline created by a fitness
professional that details the form of training, length of time, and
specific exercises to be performed? Correct Answer - Training
plan
